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n extreme close-up of the in'ards of a Blue Aster flower reveals a dreamy fairyscape. Fantastic things surround us all the time; a macro lens makes some of them visible.
“...That which applies to all art also applies, in a certain sense, to photography: the reproduction of things visible can only be justified in as far as it is subject to a dominant idea - an idea of sufficient integrity and power to be able to elevate the mere image into something symbolic.” - Emil Preetorius
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dancing squiggles -- a symphony of color embraced by fantastic fairy-like energy -- a chance to vanish/retreat into creative meditation.
what others say:
"The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper."
- Eden Phillpotts
"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish."
- John Quincy Adams
Posted by: karen w-h | November 9, 2006 12:18 PM